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Opinion 97-5
… (imposition of assessment for construction of private road) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Private Roads (construction of … and Duties (construction of and assessment for private road) VILLAGE LAW, §§6-622, 22-2200: A village may not, … to Village Law, §§6-622 and 22-2200, construct a private road with the costs assessed against adjoining properties. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-5DiNapoli Calls on Aetna to Disclose Corporate Political Spending
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today urged Aetna Inc. to report the corporate funds it spends on political campaigns and causes. DiNapoli’s … His proposal asks companies for a comprehensive and public report that lists their spending on candidates, political … Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today urged Aetna Inc to report the corporate funds it spends on political campaigns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-calls-aetna-disclose-corporate-political-spendingOpinion 89-35
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-35Williamson Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-55)
… of our audit was to review the District’s procurement of professional services for the period July 1, 2014 through … provide guidance for seeking competition when soliciting professional services. The District did not have formal written agreements with all professional service providers that were paid more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/williamson-central-school-district-procurement-professional-servicesWesthill Central School District – Procurement (2016M-182)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s purchasing … Westhill Central School District is located in the Towns of Geddes and Onondaga in Onondaga County. The District, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/westhill-central-school-district-procurement-2016m-182City of Rochester – Code of Ethics and Procedures – Follow Up (S4-09-116-F)
… Background The City of Rochester is located in Monroe County. The City is governed by the Mayor and the City Council, who are responsible for the legislative affairs of City government. The nine-member Council comprises the Council President, Vice President and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/21/city-rochester-code-ethics-and-procedures-follow-s4-09-116-fEastchester Union Free School District – Financial Management (2016M-59)
… Budgets did not include estimated amounts for refunds of real property taxes or amounts to fund them. District officials issued debt to pay for refunds of real property taxes. The District does not have a written, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/eastchester-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2016m-59Stockport Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-189)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Executive Committee’s oversight of selected financial operations for … for the Company’s overall general and financial affairs. Revenue for 2014 totaled approximately $50,000. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/06/30/stockport-volunteer-fire-company-no-1-selected-financial-activities-2015mWest Fort Ann Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-242)
… January 1, 2013 through April 30, 2014. Background The West Fort Ann Volunteer Fire Company is a not-for-profit … West Fort Ann Volunteer Fire Company Internal Controls Over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/west-fort-ann-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-overDiNapoli and Investor Group Reach Shareholder Agreement With FirstEnergy
… energy producer, has agreed to produce a comprehensive report on the company’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas … shareholder resolution called on the company to prepare a report on policies the company could soon adopt to reduce its … in greenhouse gas emissions into our Sustainability Report, which we expect will be made available on our website …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-and-investor-group-reach-shareholder-agreement-firstenergyWatervliet City School District – Fiscal Stress (2014M-149)
… Background The Watervliet City School District is located in the City of Watervliet and the Town of Colonie in Albany County. The District, which is governed by a Board … of unrestricted fund balance to be maintained, resulting in the need to issue revenue and tax anticipation notes to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/11/07/watervliet-city-school-district-fiscal-stress-2014m-149City of Elmira – Financial Condition (2017M-90)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the City’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2013 through March 1, 2017. Background The City of Elmira is located in Chemung County and has a population of approximately 28,200. The City is governed by an elected seven-member City Council. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/08/04/city-elmira-financial-condition-2017m-90Village of Savona – Board Oversight (2015M-328)
… 5, 2015. Background The Village of Savona is located in the Town of Bath in Steuben County and has a population of approximately 830. … of the Mayor and all Board members and ensure that duties in the Clerk-Treasurer’s office are segregated properly, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/10/21/village-savona-board-oversight-2015m-328Village of Brushton – Fiscal Oversight (2014M-235)
Village of Brushton Fiscal Oversight 2014M235
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/11/21/village-brushton-fiscal-oversight-2014m-235Town of Ticonderoga – Capital Project Management (2023M-38)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/08/04/town-ticonderoga-capital-project-management-2023m-38Town of Chili - Financial Management and Cash Receipts (2019M-167)
… plan that included the need and optimal funding level for each reserve. Town department procedures for cash receipts were deficient because officials lacked adequate documentation for cash receipts collected by certain departments, recorded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/20/town-chili-financial-management-and-cash-receipts-2019m-167Chautauqua County – Investments and Payroll (2016M-147)
… The Director of Finance did not always invest funds in accordance with the County’s adopted investment policy or … investment program to ensure that all investments are made in the County’s best interests and are in compliance with adopted policies and GML. Consult with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/12/23/chautauqua-county-investments-and-payroll-2016m-147Town of DeKalb – Financial Management (2016M-427)
… June 30, 2016. Background The Town of DeKalb is located in St. Lawrence County and has a population of approximately … accounting firm. The Town has accumulated excessive funds in the general town-wide fund. The Board did not annually … amount of fund balance that should be maintained in each fund and ensure that the excess unrestricted fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-dekalb-financial-management-2016m-427Garrison Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-108)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial … Union Free Central School District is located in the Town of Philipstown, Putnam County. The District, which operates … overestimated appropriations in the adopted budgets from 2010-11 through 2014-15. Unrestricted fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/garrison-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-108Justice Court Fund
… and Court Clerks [pdf] Accounting for Justice Court Funds [pdf] Advisories New York State Unified Court System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/justice-court-fund